Complete Your Certification on Your Schedule
Blended learning combines online coursework completed at home with a short in-person skills check session.
Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, students, childcare providers, teachers, coaches, and workplace responders.
How It Works
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Step 1
Complete Online Course
Learn at your own pace. -
Step 2
Attend Skills Session
Demonstrate required skills.
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Step 3
Receive Certification
Issued after successful completion.
🩺 Basic Life Support (BLS)
For:
Healthcare professionals
Nursing students
EMS personnel
Dental offices
Medical staff
Includes:
Adult, child & infant CPR
AED use
Team dynamics
Bag-mask ventilation
🚑 CPR, AED & First Aid
For:
Teachers
Coaches
Childcare providers
Foster parents
Workplace responders
General public
Includes:
CPR
AED
Choking
First Aid
Medical emergencies
Available Skills Check Dates
Skills Check Sessions are offered on scheduled dates throughout the month, including evening and weekend options.
Please arrive at the scheduled start time.
Skills sessions are scheduled in 2-hour blocks to accommodate varying class sizes.
Important Information
⚠️ This is not a full classroom course.
Students must complete the required online coursework before attending a skills session.
If you have not yet purchased the online course, it may be purchased during registration.
If you completed the online course through another provider, please email your completion certificate before your skills session (info@smoothborecpr.com).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the skills session held?
Skills sessions are held at the Girl Scouts of Colorado building located at 580 24 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please enter through the NORTH door facing Culver's. Do not enter through the main/front entrance of the building. Free parking is available on-site.
How long is the skills session?
Skills sessions are scheduled in 2-hour blocks to accommodate varying class sizes.
Do I need to complete the online portion before my skills session?
Yes. The online course must be completed in full before attending your skills session. Please bring a copy of your completion certificate (printed or electronic).
When will I receive my online course content?
If you purchase the online course through Smooth Bore CPR & First Aid, access instructions will be emailed within 24 hours of registration.
Can I attend a skills session if I purchased the online course elsewhere?
Yes. If you completed the online course through another provider, you may register for a Skills Check Only session. Please email your completion certificate to info@smoothborecpr.com before attending your skills session.
Will we be practicing skills during the session?
Yes. Skills sessions are hands-on and include CPR, AED, and other required skill evaluations. Students should be prepared to kneel, bend, and perform CPR on the floor. If you have physical limitations or concerns, please contact us before your session so we can discuss accommodations.
How do I know which course to choose?
Choose the option that matches your online course:• BLS Skills Check – For healthcare providers, nursing students, EMS personnel, and other healthcare-related professions.• CPR/AED/First Aid Skills Check – For teachers, coaches, childcare providers, workplace responders, foster parents, and the general public. If you're unsure which certification you need, email info@smoothborecpr.com and we'll be happy to help.
What happens if I arrive late?
Skills sessions begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Students arriving late may need to be rescheduled to a future session.
Can multiple people attend the same skills session?
Absolutely. Skills sessions are conducted in a group format, and multiple students may attend the same scheduled session.
Location
📍 Training Location
Girl Scouts of Grand Junction
580 24 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
IMPORTANT
ENTER THROUGH THE NORTH DOOR FACING CULVER'S
DO NOT USE THE FRONT ENTRANCE